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DAD BOYLE, 0F AMARILLO, TEXAS.

VEN DING-WAGON.

Specication of Letters Patent.

To all whom it may concern.:

Be it known that I, DAD Borne, a. citizen of the United States, residing at Amarillo, in the county of lotter and State of rlexas, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Vcnding-lvagons; and I do hereby declare the following to be a full,

clear, and exact description ot' the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertaiiis to make and use the same. l

This invention relates to improvements in wagons and particularly to vending wagons and` has for an object the arrangement of means for readily vendin or distributing merchandise without exposing the inei'cliandise to any one but the purchaser.

Another object of the invention is the arrangement of a vending wagon formed with compartlmuits for acting as closets, bullets and the like and also a plurality ol.' show enses arranged .in proximity1 to the various closets, bullets and the like in order lo display the goods to be vended and at the same time occupy as simili an amount of the available space in thc wagon as possible.

A still further object in view is the arrangement iii a vending wagon of a specially constructed roof formed with a plurality of bracing members for holding the roof properlv in position and a braced frame provided witli strap irons for holding the same in the proper relation for supportinfr the roof and the various parts of the bot y of the wagon.

A still further object. in view is the ar rangement in a vendingI wagon of an entrance on one side and means for displaying merchandise for sale upon the opposite side together with a counter which acts as a coinhined counter and display case.

With these and other objects in view the invention comprises certain novel construction, combinations aml arrangement of parts which will .be hereinafter iiioi'e fully described and claimed.

In the accompanying drawings: Figure 1 is a side elevation of an embodiment of the invention. Fi 2 is a section through Fig. 1 approximate y on line 2 2. Fig. 3 is a longitudinal vertical section through a wagon embodying the invention approximately on line 3 3 of Fig. 2. Fig. 4 is a rear end view of the structure shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 5 is a section through Fig. 2 approxnnately on line 5 5.

Fig. 6 is a section through Fig. 2 approximately on line 6--6. Fig. 7 is a section through Fig. 2 on line 7 7. Fig. 8 is an enlarged detailed fragmentary sectional view showing the corner construction. Fig. 9 is a front view of the structure shown in Fig. 1.

In order that the invention may be fully understood an embodiment of the same is shown in the accompanying drawings in which- 1 indicates the bottoni rail which extends entirely around the bottom 2 in a substantially rectangular form and then upwardly at 3 for forming a. raised bottom 4. This arrangement provides an arch or cut-away portion at the front of the wagon for accommodating the front wheels of the ruiming gear whereby a short turn ruiming gear may be used and yet the bottom 2 be located near the ground. 'l`he bottoni 2 is secured in position by suitable nails and is also reinforced byv a. brace of strap iron 5 on each side which is in turn held .in position by suitable bolt-s (i and T. In order that the frames 1 and 4 may be properly held in position and pro crly braced a bracing strip of metal 8 is provided which is rigidly secured to the upright 3 and members 1 and 4 as clearly shown in Fig. 3. In addition to these bracing means corner strips 9 are provided at the rear. ltigidly secured to the base are the sides 1() and 11 Fig. 6) which are constructed iii any suitable way, preferably of some good quality of wood and arranged with suitable panels, all of the wood work being comparatively thin in order to reduce the weight, though a sullieient thickness is retained for ample strength. Secured to the sides and ends of the body is a top formed with a central canopy 12 which is supported by any desired number of rafters 13 and which is also rovided with a cover of canvas 14. Applied to the canvas 14 are several layers of water proof aint so as to provide a tifrht top or roof to tl ie wagon. Positioned slightly below the canopy or extreme top 12 are awning members 15 and 16 which together with canopy 12 make up the entire top. The awning members 15 and 16 are provided with canvas covers 17 and .18 which are painted with water proof paint in a similar manner to member 12. Positioned between member 12 and members 15 and 16 are transoms 19 and 20 which prefer'- ably turn on a central pivot so as to be freely opened and closed as desired. In

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leakage a strip of sheet metal 25 is provided above the transoms 19 and 20 and just below the canopy 12. Preferably the sheet metal strip 25 is secured to the sides and also to the rafters 13 for holding the same in position. Beneath awning members 15 and 16 are rovided sheet metal strips 26 and 27 whic 1 engage brackets 28 and 29 which support the awnings 15 andllG. By this construction and arrangementof an outside to i and an interior auxlliary top of sheet metal, ample means are provided' for insuring against any water passing through the top into the main body of the wagon. Arranged at the front and rear ends of the to i are brackets 30 and 31 for bracing the en' s extending over the main body of the wagon. Connected to the roof and the main body are strips of material preferably metal 32 and 33 which are provlded at the ends of the to while strips of material 34 and 35 exten along the sides so as to revent any moisture from passing upward nea-th the roof and into the interior of the housing. The strips 32, 33, 34 and 35 are arranged to ive a finished appearance also to the roof. n addition the roof is provided with slightly inclined members 36 and 37 which act together with members 15 and 16 as troughs for directing water to the ends of the wagon and for preventing any dripping at the sides.

The front end of the body which has the lower part thereof cut away for accommodating the front wheels of the rmming gear, is provided with what might be termed a false bottom 38. The false bottom 38 acts as a sup ort for any desired substance, but preferab y I use the same for supporting a machine used for popping corn and for roasting peanuts. Platform or false bottom 38 is provided with a ierture 39 for permittin the escape of Vaulty popcorn, trash, un( esirable peanuts and the like. lVhen the matter just enumerated has passed through aperture 39 the same will strike against the curved front 40 and from thence pass down to the bottom. The curved front 40 is made up of a strip of sheet metal 41, flooring 42 and a. canvas covering 43, which is preferably provided with a number of coats of paint. The curved front 40 is also provided with brackets 44 and members 3 and heretofore described. A front top cross bar 45 is provided for bracing the front part of the wagon and for properly holding the parts together. The front part of the wagon is also provided with windows 46 and 47 that are preferably rigidly secured in place and also with windows 48-48 hinged in position as clearly seen in Fig. 3, which windows are provided with screens 49--49. The front of the wagon is provided with a. window 50, and the back of the wagon is provided with a similar window 50. 'lhese windows are each pivotally mounted so as to swing inwardly in the same manner as windows 48-48. Windows 50 and 50' are also provided with screens 51 and 51. Below window 50 are a pair of doors 52 and 53 which are preferably arranged to swing ontwardly in order to permit ready access from the outside into the compartment above platform 38, and to the machine or mcrchandise placed thereon.

0n the left side of the machine when facinf the front is located a shew case 54 which is uilt into the side of the wagon body and is provided with a. plurality of braces 55 for assisting and supporting the same. The show case 54 has a glass top 56 which is preferably plate glass of some considerable thickness for resisting the weight as various kinds of merchandise is designed to be placed thereon. The glass top 56 is arranged to rest upon putty at its various contact points in order to provide al1 even resting place therefor. 'lhe plate is also preferab y embedded in putty at the edge which engages the side of the wagon. livotally mounted doors 57 are )rovided for easy access to the interior ofI the show case from the interior of the wagon. These doors are cach preferably provided with a comparatively large panel of glass in order that the attendant may inspect the goods from the interior of the wagon. Below show case 54 is arranged a closet or buil'et 58 of any desired number of shelves and suitable doors 59 which, arc braced by cross strips 60. The doors 59 are hinged in position and are locked against opening by any desired means as for instance a turn button.

Above the show case 54 are positioned removable show cases 61 and 62. These show cases may be secured into position b any eye or may be secured into position by screws passing through the main sides or walls of the wagon and into the cases. The wagon is provided with pivotally mounted windows or doors at the point near the show cases 61 and 62 which are locked so as to give free access to the cases from the interior of the wa on. Arranged between show eases 61 an 62 (Fig. 1) are glass windows 63 and 64 which are silvered on their backs for part the width of the glass in order to form a mirror having clear glass to each desired means as for instance a hoor and i una side. Back of these mirrors are secured strips or sheets of alvanized iron 65 and 66 though some ot ier protecting material could be used if desired. Between the windows 63 and 64 is arranged a screen door G7, which is preferably opened inwardly` for permitting the attendant to pass out any article desired to the customer or place the saine on the glass plate 56 of show case 54. If desired a door could be provided back of screen door G7. Arranged near the top of the wagon above show cases G1 and 62 is a plurality of hinged windows G8, (39, 70, 71 and 48 which windows are-provided with suitable screens 7 3. All of these windows are designed to be opened inwardly and the screens are preferab y secured rigidly in position on the exterior of the wagon.

On the left hand side of the wagon when looking toward the front are arranged a plurality of panels 74 near the bottom of the wagon. Un the same side of the wagon and positioned centrally is arranged a door 77 w lich extends from near 'the top to near the bottom of the wagon. Door 77 is preferably provided with glass anels, or may be constructed in any other dbsired manner. This door preferably is hinged to swing inwardly in order not to interfere with the movement of the screen door 7 S which preferably swings outwardly. A suitable door sill 79 is provided and also suitable latches may be used for either of the doors as desired. Arranged upon the same side of the wagon as panels 74 are windows 80, 81 and 82 which preferably are rigidly secured into position.

Arranged in the back of the wagon body is window 50 which is hin ed so as to swing inwardly and is provider with a suitable screen 5l for preventing any flics or the like from enteringwhen the window is open. A comparatively large window 84 is arranged below window 50 and is preferably formed rigidly in position. Below window 84 is arranged a panel 85. At the rear o the wagon is a pantry or closet 86 provided with shelves and with doors in a similar manner to the pantry 58.

In forming the wagon the same is made as light as possible without unduly wea-kening the structure. Also a large number of windows are provided in order to provide ample light and also to permit purchasers to observe the condition of the interior of the wagon, as well as the various merchandise forsale. Most of the windows are hinged in position. and provided with screens in order to allow for ample circulation of air but to prevent the entrance of foreign matter and especially flies. Also by the provision of a large number of windows the merchandise is protected but anyone may inspect the same easily from the exterior of the wagon and a prospective purchaser may easily observe that the occupant of the wagon is ready for business.

What I claim is:

1. In a vending wagon a body formed with a bottom, side and end members, a door connected with one of said side members, a show case connected with one of said side members and extending substantially the full length thereof, a removable auxiliary show case secured in position at each end of said first mentioned show case and a dispensingr door arranged substantially midway between said removable show cases.

2. In a caterers wagon, a body formed with a. flooring, sides and ends extending from said flooring, a covering connected to the top of said sides and ends, an ent-rance door positioned in one of said sides, a combined show case and counter positioned in the opposite side, means for storing nierehandise on the interior of said body and a plurality of Ventilating and light windows arranged near the top of said sides and ends.

3. 1n a caterer's wagon, a body formed with a. floor, side and end members, a combined show ease and counter, an auxiliary show case arranged near each end of said lirst mentioned show case and a distributing door arranged in the side of said body substantially midway of said first mentioned show case whereby merchandise to be vended may be placed upon said combined show ease and counter.

In testimony whereof I ailix my signature witnesses.

P. E. Bossen. 

